论语古文今英译

其身正不令而行

（子路篇13.06）

子曰：“其身正，不令而行；其身不正，虽令不从。”

【译文】

    孔子说：“自身正了，即使不发布命令，老百姓也会去干，自身不正，即使发布命令，老百姓也不会服从。”

【英译】

    The Master said, "When a prince's personal conduct is correct, his government is effective without the issuing of orders. If his personal conduct is not correct, he may issue orders, but they will not be followed."